hunting gps

[emac]

So I told myself this year if i get a good tax return i am going to buy myself a hand held gps for hunting.  So I wanted to get the thoughts from people that have them which one is the best and user friendly.  I will be looking to spend $500-$700.  I mainly hunt in washington but am planning some out of state hunts the next couple years

[Jonathan_S]

You don't have to spend anywhere near $700 to get a great GPS.

-Garmin OREGON is a great little GPS
-Garmin Rhino series are a popular and effective piece
-The MONTANA is expensive but is sweet and has a huge screen

 

I recommend checking them out in person to see which style you like better.

Have fun

[rittem1]

there's an informative thread below titled Garmin Rino 600 Series that may give you some insight. If you're wanting to hunt with your friends and family you may want to consider the Garmin Rino series with 2-way radio. I just ordered, finally, the 650 with PTT earbuds and a AA back up. Good luck!

[emac]

You don't have to spend anywhere near $700 to get a great GPS.

-Garmin OREGON is a great little GPS
-Garmin Rhino series are a popular and effective piece
-The MONTANA is expensive but is sweet and has a huge screen

 

I recommend checking them out in person to see which style you like better.

Have fun

These are the 3 that I have been looking at.  I  just am trying to figure out the major diffences between them I guess to see which one would be most beneficial

[Jonathan_S]

The Montana is humongous.  That is about the biggest difference 

I think the Rhino is designed for a little more "expeditionary" activities.

There is such a huge difference compared to several years ago though, tough to go wrong with a new GPS.  Especially from Garmin.

[Bob33]

The 62 series is being replaced by the 64 series, with relatively minor improvements. I've seen some very good prices on the 62s: in the low to mid $200s. That's what I would be looking for.

[northwesthunter84]

I really like my Oregon 550 that I got last summer.  With the Hunt GPS card it was amazing this past season.  When they came out with the 600 series the price dropped a little.  I liked having a point and shoot camera and touchscreen all in one.

[Buzz2401]

I got the Oregon 550 to its a great unit.

[Bob33]

The 62 series is being replaced by the 64 series, with relatively minor improvements. I've seen some very good prices on the 62s: in the low to mid $200s. That's what I would be looking for.

http://www.costco.com/Garmin%C2%AE-GPSMAP%C2%AE-62S-Handheld-GPS.product.100101550.html
$200 at Costco. That's a great deal.

[buckfvr]

Ive got the 62st and have tried to play with a Rhino recently and found it frustrating compared to the 62st...........

[CAMPMEAT]

I have an etrex 30. I got rid of my 62cxs (something like that). Mine is much, much easier to use and to figure it out. I think I paid $250 for it .

[Bmcox86]

Garmin 62st. Awesome unit

[Bob33]

The 62st is the 62s with built in topographic maps. You can download free topo maps from several sites. If you have or are planning to get the Hunting GPS/onXmap chip, they also have topographical data built in.

You could probably almost buy an onXmap chip for what you would save buying the 62s over the 62st.

Both are very solid units.

[emac]

So no gps for me this year. My pickup broke down and had to use the money to fix it. I guess it will give me time to do some more research. I am debating between a rhino and Oregon

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[ghosthunter]

I have several Rhinos 110 to 650. Six of my buddies have them too. We can all see each other and no issues.

I also have etrex. The Rhinos are the best.